Prosecutors' demand for Marine Le Pen's five-year ineligibility dominated morning coverage, with Interior Minister Darmanin breaking ranks to criticize the move as undemocratic. RN launched a petition while Viktor Orban expressed support.
By afternoon, Michel Barnier announced his intention to use Article 49.3 for the 2025 budget, while facing mounting pressure from farmers opposing the Mercosur treaty. A new study revealed French birth rates falling below 700,000 for the first time since the baby boom.
Evening coverage centered on the France-Israel Nations League match, where unprecedented security measures - 4,000 police and 1,600 security agents - contrasted with a largely empty stadium. The 0-0 draw qualified France for the quarter-finals, but media focused on the sparse attendance and protesters gathering outside. The match's subdued atmosphere echoed previous day's concerns following Amsterdam's anti-Jewish violence.